PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To ensure DUT adhere to institutional policies, procedures, as well as relevant external and internal statutory and regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for conducting compliance risk assessments, supporting the enhancement of compliance systems and processes, and advising management in order to preserve the institutional brand.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Relevant Honours Degree (NQF Level 8) in Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Finance, or related field
Professional certification such as CRMA, CRM-Prac, CRM-Prof, or CIA
IDEAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s in Business Administration; Master’s in Business Leadership; or MPhil in Internal Audit (or other related Master’s degree)
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum 8 years in a fully-fledged compliance environment
At least 5 years’ experience in:
Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework
Combined Assurance Framework (CAF)
Business continuity, including practical implementation
Contract management, including identification of risks before executive sign-off
Project management with measurable outcomes
Interacting across all organisational levels (At all levels within the institution)
Experience in serving on an oversight structure, even if as merely an internal role player.
Knowledge of higher learning policies, procedures, and legislation will be an advantage.
IDEAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Higher Education sector experience
Understanding of organisational strategy
Registry systems and processes experience
Experience coordinating organisation-wide roadshows.
MINIMUM KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS
Ability to identify, assess and prioritise compliance risks across all areas of the university, ensuring early detection of gaps and vulnerabilities.
Understanding of end-to-end compliance workflows, from policy development and implementation to monitoring and corrective actions.
Up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks impacting higher education, with the ability to interpret and apply legislative requirements effectively.
Expertise in designing, evaluating, and strengthening internal controls across academic, administrative, financial, and operational processes to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Capacity to critically analyse compliance processes and outcomes, measure effectiveness, and recommend improvements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex compliance issues clearly and persuasively to varied audiences.
Skilled in leading compliance risk workshops, training sessions, and presentations that engage diverse stakeholders and foster understanding of compliance obligations.
Ability to prepare accurate and timely compliance reports, monitor performance against benchmarks, and track remediation of compliance gaps.
Awareness of emerging regulatory, institutional, and sectoral trends, and capacity to anticipate their potential impact on compliance requirements.
Ability to compare institutional practices against sector and industry best practice, and recommend enhancements based on benchmarking insights.
Capacity to design innovative approaches for embedding compliance into operations while minimising bureaucracy.
Ability to proactively identify challenges and develop practical, forward-looking compliance solutions that add value to the institution.
Competence in aligning compliance activities with the broader institutional strategy, ensuring compliance is a key enabler of DUT’s vision and mission.
IDEAL KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIREMENTS
Experience in the Higher Education Sector
Insights into organisational strategy.
MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
Membership, in good standing, with a Compliance Body (e.g. CISA).
Commitment to confidentiality.
MINIMUM TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE
Compliance universe mapping experience, including tracking of legislative changes pertinent to a higher education institution.
Experience in the implementation of an compliance software.
MS Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint (Advanced).
Full value-chain compliance risk workshop facilitation, viz. from Pre-read to reporting.
Insights to the compliance universe and interpretation of regulatory prescripts, in the context of the institution.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The role demands the highest level of integrity and discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information responsibly, ensuring that compliance and institutional trust are never compromised.
Ability to conduct ongoing scanning of the external and internal environment to identify emerging risks, supported by the facilitation of compliance risk workshops that engage stakeholders and generate actionable outcomes.
A commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of legislative changes, regulatory requirements, and best practices in compliance and risk management.
Strong insight into the interconnected processes of the internal audit function, with the ability to align compliance risk management activities with audit outcomes and recommendations.
Flexibility and readiness to work beyond standard hours when required, particularly during critical reporting periods, audits, or urgent compliance-related matters.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Compliance Governance Documents:
Develop and implement Compliance Policy and Compliance Framework
Align systems and processes with Generally Accepted Compliance Practice Framework.
Statutory, Regulatory & Policy Compliance Monitoring and Reporting:
Interpret and track legislative changes and integrate into DUT systems.
Collaborate with Lines of Assurance (OHSE, IAF, Legal Services, Employee Relations, Registry, statutory auditors).
Coordinate compliance audits and report to governance structures.
Escalate non-compliance incidents appropriately.
Stakeholder-Centricity:
Develop and maintain a Compliance Stakeholder Matrix (CSM).
Map stakeholder roles and responsibilities and align with best practices.
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to drive a zero-tolerance culture toward non-compliance.
Support statutory/external audits.
Collaborate with Judicial Services to enhance compliance in student services.
Compliance Training and Awareness:
Lead compliance awareness and training for new and existing staff.
Embed compliance into daily operations.
Partner with Judicial Services to raise awareness on compliance processes.
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